Road Cycling

Center Lock vs 6-bolt – which BikeRadar editor wins the standards debate that won't die?
Tempers flare at the BikeRadar office as Jack Luke and Tom Marvin go head-to-head over which disc-rotor standard reigns supreme

18 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar
We've tested the leading bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer

Warren Rossiter | Carbon fibre is cycling’s wonder material, but titanium is having a renaissance – here's why
Warren ponders why this once-forgotten frame material is enjoying a resurgence in popularity
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Tadej Pogačar is making his 2026 race debut at Strade Bianche aboard this lightweight Colnago Y1Rs
The World Champion has prioritised aerodynamics and puncture protection

How to watch Strade Bianche 2026: global options for live TV, streaming and highlights
Tune in for the season’s biggest race so far, wherever you are in the world

New Bianchi Infinito follows latest endurance bike trends with slick storage and “gravel-ready capability” so you can “ride forever”
The Infinito increases tyre clearance to 40mm and there is a limited-edition model for the launch

2013 vs 2026 Giant Propel: how the aero bike has evolved to become the lightest on the market
Fourth-generation Giant aero bike is a very different beast from the original, even if the price is similar

New Merida Reacto beats big-name aero bikes for speed, according to independent testing
The Reacto is also said to be a more versatile all-rounder than previous generation

I can't believe how comfortable the new Assos jersey and bib shorts are – and the price isn't bad either
Assos Mille GT kit comes with a reasonable price tag and considered design

The new Giant Propel is the lightest aero bike we’ve ever seen
Giant's new aero bike breaks the UCI's weight limit

Updated Giant Pursuit MIPS and Rev Pro MIPS helmets are aero tuned to save watts
Aero and vented road helmets are available with Giant or Liv branding

Buns vs ponytails: Specialized's wind tunnel testing reveals the faster hairstyle
Lael Wilcox tests aerodynamic hairstyles in preparation for circumnavigation of the globe record attempt

New Shimano Tiagra vs Shimano 105: how do the two groupsets compare?
Should you go 12-speed with 105 or stick at 11 with Tiagra?

This Chinese groupset brand is taking on SRAM and Shimano – here's everything you need to know
We take you through the full Wheeltop range, with offerings for road, gravel and mountain bikes

"Everyone goes there": how a UK wind tunnel became a world leader for cycling innovation
Charlie Allenby investigates how the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub has become the sport’s gold standard

These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar
The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more

So good the pros wouldn’t give them back – Specialized officially launches Cotton TLR race tyres
New Cotton TLR said to offer the smoothest performance of any Specialized tyre

New Cervélo Caledonia takes on the Giant Defy and Cannondale Synapse – and it's yours from £3,000
With a lighter weight, more tyre clearance and updated frame details, the 2026 Caledonia looks to be a value-packed fast endurance bike

Colnago launches raw-carbon bikes inspired by Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France Y1Rs
The Y1Rs and V5Rs Dark Series bikes are said to take Colnago’s building philosophy to the “logical extreme”

Cadex says hookless rims not to blame for Amaury Capiot's Omloop het Nieuwsblad wheel failure
Statement suggests prolonged use in a damaged state ultimately caused complete structural failure

Shimano’s new Tiagra groupset answers questions CUES could not
New Tiagra brings 2x 11-speed with two chainring options, accessible gearing and a more ergonomic lever design

You need 32mm+ tyres on your road bike, according to independent testing of new Hutchinson Blackbird
New widths in Hutchinson's Blackbird range deliver expected improvements in comfort and grip

Gravel groupsets and pressure sensors: the 6 hottest bikes from Omloop het Nieuwsblad
1x and 2x groupsets, tyre choices, air-pressure sensors and fit-specific picks showcased at the opening Spring Classics of 2026

5 Omloop het Nieuwsblad tyre takeaways, from increased widths to glued-on rubber
We track the tyre choices and setups of the pros at the first Classic of the season
